Shabu-Yo Introduces Refreshing 'Lemon Galore' & New 'Beef Tail Broth' This Year! Popular 'Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair,' Which Served Approximately 6.71 Million Plates Last Year, Returns
Shabu-Yo, operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd., will hold the 'Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair' for a limited time starting May 14, 2026. The popular all-you-can-eat beef tongue, which served approximately 6.71 million plates last year, returns with a refreshing 'lemon galore' theme, and a newly developed 'beef tail broth' will also be introduced.
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Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Musashino City, Tokyo; President: Naoshi Nakajima), which operates "Shabu-Yo," will hold the "Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair" for a limited time (※1) starting Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Detailed URL: https://www.skylark.co.jp/syabuyo/menu/fair_may/index.html
Introduction Video URL: https://youtu.be/kSnY1qzT7wU
＼Highlights of the Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair／
① The popular "All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue," which served approximately 6.71 million plates (※) last year, returns this year with a refreshing "lemon galore" theme!
Among Shabu-Yo's most popular offerings, the all-you-can-eat meat with its unique texture and rich umami flavor is back.
② For a refreshing early summer! The classic "Lemon Herb Broth" returns & "Setouchi Salt Lemon Sauce" makes its debut!
The highly popular "Salt Sauce" has been renewed! Lemon-do also returns, and "Lemon Jelly" appears as a dessert, further enhancing the refreshing experience!
③ Popular even in the fan community! "Beef Tail Broth," newly developed to pair with "Beef Tongue," also makes its debut!
In addition to the new broth, which is refreshing yet packed with the umami of beef tail, new arrangement items and spicy-delicious "Kkakdugi" (radish kimchi) that can serve as a palate cleanser are also introduced.
※ This refers to the number of "beef tongue" plates served during the "All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue" implementation period last year (February 27 - March 12, 2025 / May 15 - September 10, 2025).
※1 Limited-time products will end once sold out.
Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair Overview
■ Target Period
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Mid-July
※ Sales period is tentative. Sales may end without prior notice.
■ Participating Stores
All Shabu-Yo stores
※ Marronnier Gate Ginza 2 store, Shinsaibashi Parco store, and Don Quijote Asakusa store have partially different menus.
■ Eligible Courses
All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue Course / All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue & Domestic Beef Course
＜All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue Course＞
All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue Course
Weekdays lunch until 4 PM with unlimited time (※) for 3,199 yen (3,519 yen including tax)!
Elementary school students pay 1,099 yen including tax for all courses! Infants are free!
※ Orders placed after 2:40 PM have an 80-minute time limit. Also, not available at some stores.
＼Overwhelming demand for its return! "All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue" is back at Shabu-Yo for early summer!／
Shabu-Yo's popular "All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue" event, which recorded a cumulative total of approximately 6.71 million plates (※) last year, will return this year. During the event period, it became a hot topic on social media with comments like "I want to go eat it" and "It's too delicious." After the fair ended, Shabu-Yo received many inquiries hoping for its return, making it one of Shabu-Yo's top-supported events. Beef tongue is a popular cut in yakiniku, known for its rich umami flavor and unique texture. Carefully selected beef tongue from around the world, with a focus on texture, can be enjoyed healthily by shabu-shabu style. Please enjoy the popular beef tongue to your heart's content in Shabu-Yo's unique flexible style.
※ This refers to the number of "beef tongue" plates served during the "All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue" implementation period last year (February 27 - March 12, 2025 / May 15 - September 10, 2025).
Also returning! "Akagisanroku Pork" - "Carefully Selected Domestic Pork" that can be enjoyed simultaneously with "Beef Tongue"
Akagisanroku Pork
This pork is raised in the nature of Mt. Akagi in Gunma Prefecture, characterized by its light fat and fine texture.
= Enjoy the carefully selected "Beef Tongue" to the fullest! How to enjoy the "Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair" =
Recommendation ① The classic combination! Refreshing "lemon galore" perfect for early summer
Lemon Herb Broth
Chicken bone soup and lemon juice are combined with kaffir lime leaves, which have a refreshing citrus aroma, creating a broth with a pleasant acidity and aroma that pairs well with beef tongue.
＼Recommended arrangement for a refreshing finish!／
Chilled Lemon Ramen
Add Chinese noodles and your favorite ingredients to the lemon herb broth, serve in a small bowl. Add ice at the end for a refreshing cold ramen!
A new sauce with a mellow salty taste and gentle lemon acidity, perfect for beef tongue, makes its debut!
【NEW!】Setouchi Salt Lemon Sauce
Renewing the popular salt sauce every year. It uses Setouchi lemons and Setouchi Hana-Moshio (sea salt) as its base. The moderate saltiness and gentle lemon acidity create a refreshing taste perfect for early summer.
＼Recommended arrangements for new sauces from the sauce and condiment corner／
Recommendation ② Enjoy a different kind of deliciousness with the rich and flavorful "Beef Tail Broth" developed for this fair
【NEW!】Beef Tail Broth
～ Available for free selection ～
A gentle broth characterized by the umami of beef tail white soup combined with vegetable broth. You can enjoy the aroma of pepper and a refreshing taste.
《Developer's Comment》
To pair well with both vegetables and various meats, a balance of broth extracted from slowly stir-fried vegetables and beef tail.
Detailed URL: https://www.skylark.co.jp/syabuyo/menu/fair_may/index.html
Introduction Video URL: https://youtu.be/kSnY1qzT7wU
＼Highlights of the Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair／
① The popular "All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue," which served approximately 6.71 million plates (※) last year, returns this year with a refreshing "lemon galore" theme!
Among Shabu-Yo's most popular offerings, the all-you-can-eat meat with its unique texture and rich umami flavor is back.
② For a refreshing early summer! The classic "Lemon Herb Broth" returns & "Setouchi Salt Lemon Sauce" makes its debut!
The highly popular "Salt Sauce" has been renewed! Lemon-do also returns, and "Lemon Jelly" appears as a dessert, further enhancing the refreshing experience!
③ Popular even in the fan community! "Beef Tail Broth," newly developed to pair with "Beef Tongue," also makes its debut!
In addition to the new broth, which is refreshing yet packed with the umami of beef tail, new arrangement items and spicy-delicious "Kkakdugi" (radish kimchi) that can serve as a palate cleanser are also introduced.
※ This refers to the number of "beef tongue" plates served during the "All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue" implementation period last year (February 27 - March 12, 2025 / May 15 - September 10, 2025).
※1 Limited-time products will end once sold out.
Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair Overview
■ Target Period
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Mid-July
※ Sales period is tentative. Sales may end without prior notice.
■ Participating Stores
All Shabu-Yo stores
※ Marronnier Gate Ginza 2 store, Shinsaibashi Parco store, and Don Quijote Asakusa store have partially different menus.
■ Eligible Courses
All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue Course / All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue & Domestic Beef Course
＜All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue Course＞
All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue Course
Weekdays lunch until 4 PM with unlimited time (※) for 3,199 yen (3,519 yen including tax)!
Elementary school students pay 1,099 yen including tax for all courses! Infants are free!
※ Orders placed after 2:40 PM have an 80-minute time limit. Also, not available at some stores.
＼Overwhelming demand for its return! "All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue" is back at Shabu-Yo for early summer!／
Shabu-Yo's popular "All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue" event, which recorded a cumulative total of approximately 6.71 million plates (※) last year, will return this year. During the event period, it became a hot topic on social media with comments like "I want to go eat it" and "It's too delicious." After the fair ended, Shabu-Yo received many inquiries hoping for its return, making it one of Shabu-Yo's top-supported events. Beef tongue is a popular cut in yakiniku, known for its rich umami flavor and unique texture. Carefully selected beef tongue from around the world, with a focus on texture, can be enjoyed healthily by shabu-shabu style. Please enjoy the popular beef tongue to your heart's content in Shabu-Yo's unique flexible style.
※ This refers to the number of "beef tongue" plates served during the "All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue" implementation period last year (February 27 - March 12, 2025 / May 15 - September 10, 2025).
Also returning! "Akagisanroku Pork" - "Carefully Selected Domestic Pork" that can be enjoyed simultaneously with "Beef Tongue"
Akagisanroku Pork
This pork is raised in the nature of Mt. Akagi in Gunma Prefecture, characterized by its light fat and fine texture.
= Enjoy the carefully selected "Beef Tongue" to the fullest! How to enjoy the "Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair" =
Recommendation ① The classic combination! Refreshing "lemon galore" perfect for early summer
Lemon Herb Broth
Chicken bone soup and lemon juice are combined with kaffir lime leaves, which have a refreshing citrus aroma, creating a broth with a pleasant acidity and aroma that pairs well with beef tongue.
＼Recommended arrangement for a refreshing finish!／
Chilled Lemon Ramen
Add Chinese noodles and your favorite ingredients to the lemon herb broth, serve in a small bowl. Add ice at the end for a refreshing cold ramen!
A new sauce with a mellow salty taste and gentle lemon acidity, perfect for beef tongue, makes its debut!
【NEW!】Setouchi Salt Lemon Sauce
Renewing the popular salt sauce every year. It uses Setouchi lemons and Setouchi Hana-Moshio (sea salt) as its base. The moderate saltiness and gentle lemon acidity create a refreshing taste perfect for early summer.
＼Recommended arrangements for new sauces from the sauce and condiment corner／
Recommendation ② Enjoy a different kind of deliciousness with the rich and flavorful "Beef Tail Broth" developed for this fair
【NEW!】Beef Tail Broth
～ Available for free selection ～
A gentle broth characterized by the umami of beef tail white soup combined with vegetable broth. You can enjoy the aroma of pepper and a refreshing taste.
《Developer's Comment》
To pair well with both vegetables and various meats, a balance of broth extracted from slowly stir-fried vegetables and beef tail.